The most loved Christmas film of all time!

Starring: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers, Beulah Bondi, Ward Bond, Frank Faylen, Gloria Grahame

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ - perfect

DML Top 50 #11 - Dad's Full (Spoiler) Review and Deep Dive of It's a Wonderful Life

"Strange isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?" - Clarence the angel

Why watch this? ... You're kidding, right? This holiday classic is so much more than that.

Plot Summary: This holiday classic follows George Bailey, a man who has always put the needs of his small town and its residents before his own ambitions. Through a series of selfless acts, he inadvertently creates a life that, despite its challenges, has a profound impact on those around him. When faced with a crisis that pushes him to his breaking point, an unexpected intervention shows him the true value of his existence and the indelible mark he has made on his community.

Dad's Preview: This really is a wonderful film about a humble man named George Bailey. The world can be cruel to folks who live right and try to always do good things. George, in his despair, feels he has failed everyone, his father, his wife, his town, and most importantly, his dreams. On a snowy night, he prays for help. His answer: a visit from his guardian angel, the kind Clarence Odbody, who grants George his wish to see what life would be like if "I'd never been born". I treasure this Capra film with all my soul. It's message is like life's manna.

Liberty Films; RKO Radio Pictures